Microsoft Flight Simulator Installing Add-ons Questions & Answers

Installing MSFS and its add-ons can become confusing because Microsoft Store, Xbox app and Steam editions use different package paths. This hub covers initial PC setup, reinstalling on a new computer, choosing drives, locating the Community folder and deciding whether MSFS 2020 and 2024 should share storage.

The Fly Away team’s tested answers explain how to install aircraft, scenery and utilities correctly, including archive extraction, nested folders, manifests and version compatibility. They also address missing add-ons, permissions, symbolic or linked folders, updates that change locations, limited disk space and conflicts caused by outdated Community packages, with checks designed to avoid unnecessary full reinstalls.